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# 200: Kroezeboom


# 200: Kroezeboom
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Copyright: Niek Bouwen (SunToucher) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1277 W: 157 N: 1294] (6855)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-01-10
Categories: Nature, Architecture, Mood
Camera: Canon EOS 40D, Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 EX DG Macro, Tiffen Circular Polarizer
Exposure: f/8, 1/50 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Your favorites [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2009-01-10 7:55
Viewed: 387
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 44
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
In the east of the Netherlands stones and trees were used to mark a border or crossing. The trees were called 'Kroezeboom'.

This very old Oak tree is a border marker between farmland on the top of an open field. (Fleringer Es) The trees were also considered a holy place and were used as a place for justice. This tree is accompanied by a Roman Catholic chapel. The tree is expected to be between 400 and 500 years old.

Yup, I've reached the 200 milestone.

In the last couple of weeks a major part of Europe have been living in very cold temperatures. I am sure that we Dutch are not experiencing the kind of temperatures eastern Europeans have, but its still a proper winter for us. In a more micro view, the eastern and southern part of my country recieved snow and transformed the country into a winter wonderland.

I've visited this place many times when I was yong and most recently in May when all the flowers were blooming. I knew I had to return this morning and capture it with the layer of snow and frost.

I've though about posting a black and white version, but opted for the color one. The B&W is in the workshop.
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wow, this is very beautiful, very nice composition.

Regards,

Allan

hi niek

ilike this on beautiful scenery.
the clarity and details are here.
good perspective

tfs
bhot

HI Niek - and congratulations for your 200th post - I posted my 200th some weeks ago ;-)
This is realy worth to be at this place - the motive is beautiful - and the white trees everywhere ... we also had the frost today and I also went out to make some shots - but you found a better place ;-)
Thanks and greetings
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • mcoco Gold Star Critiquer [C: 69 W: 0 N: 3] (712)
  • [2009-01-10 8:15]

Hi Niek,
well done this picture of the kroezeboom. You succeeded to make a nice and quiet shot. Too bad the picknicktabel is in the background. (little bit of PS??)

TFS
Marco

nice composition,
good lightening,
very scenic and colorful ...

regards,
rmkrshnn.

So it is winter in your country too?

It looks like here in Quebec, Canada in november.

I really like the light in your photograph, and the white trees in the background. This tree is almost as old as my city, we celebrated 400 years anniversary last summer.

Well done
Jean

Hi Niek,
It's even a smaller chapel than mine. :):) Wonderful post for 200th. What a lovely small place. It has a really friendly and calm atmosphere and the sunny-snowy weather add even more mood to the image. White balance was well set, fantastic exposition of the nsow on the branches, enlightened by the sun. Great shot, congratulatons! TFS.
Greetings,
Kristof

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  • Beger Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3285 W: 785 N: 4392] (19736)
  • [2009-01-10 9:55]

Hi Niek
What a splendid photo to celebrate your 200th post!
This landscape is so appealing with this fairy lighting and frost ! The contrasts are perfect here! Even if your B&W version is great, I prefer the color one. When sun shines on snow, nothing better for revealing subtle nuance of white! You did so nicely, here! Interesting informations about stones and trees used to mark a border or crossing. More beautiful than other kind of fences!
Congratulations! Annie

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  • jazrr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 317 W: 72 N: 82] (1883)
  • [2009-01-10 10:12]

Hi Niek:

A wonderful shot. Amazing colors and great composition. Very nice details.

Regards,
Jafar

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  • korbee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1348 W: 0 N: 1642] (13380)
  • [2009-01-10 10:24]

Tja Niek dit is natuurlijk een heerlijke manier om je 200ste te posten wat een dag was het weer he,bravo!

jan

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  • cloud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 70 W: 54 N: 92] (1785)
  • [2009-01-10 10:55]

Hello Niek,
Superb light and splendid frozen trees. All scene is very well composed and interesting note.
Regards, Pawel

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  • sande Gold Star Critiquer [C: 56 W: 1 N: 4] (1307)
  • [2009-01-10 13:11]

Een koude foto om het warm van te krijgen. Mooie compositie ook.en natuurlijk een goed verhaal.

Groet Ben

Hello Niek!
Great light and wonderful winter scene!
Excellent your point of view!
Best regards!
Lili

congratulation on your 200th posting.. a fine posting here.. so beautiful in white.. the sharpness and the detail are excellent.. excellent work..

greeting, terry

Hi Niek
Very beautiful winter composition.
Regards
Lucja

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  • Jan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 426 W: 123 N: 721] (4817)
  • [2009-01-11 3:23]

Een prachtig plaatje met diezelfde mooie sneeuw op de bomen als op mijn foto. Prachtige kleuren met die blauwe lucht, de donkere takken, dat groene dak en die prachtige sneeuw!
Mooie compositie!

Well done!

Janneke

Alles op deze foto vind ik mooi,de comp van de donkere boom en t mossige kapelletje tegen een prachtige winterse achtergrond en de, haast zomers, aandoende blauwe lucht. een heerlijk plaatje om naar te kijken. Goed gezien.

groetjes, willemien

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  • Ejtaan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 956 W: 100 N: 2206] (11094)
  • [2009-01-11 21:56]

Prachtig zeg.. wat een mooi gezicht. Net als de bomen van Janneke vind ik deze net van kant gemaakt!
Wat ziet het er mooi uit bij jullie.. geweldig.
Hier is het alleen maar koud! Er ligt ijs en daarmee is ook alles gezegd. Maar.. dat maakt het er niet minder gezellig om hoor... ook hier wordt volop genoten van het ijs.

Anyway: mooie compositie en licht. Een schitterende foto van een schitterende plek.

Gr.,
Anneke

A gorgeous winter scene expertly composed Niek.
That tree is amazing. Excellent focus and clarity.
Well done on this.
- Vincent

Wow Niek, That is a stunning winter scene. Perfect exposure and beautifully composed. The tree looks amazing with the white covering. The chapel adds additional interest to the scene.

Congratulations on meeting your 200th milestone!

TFS

Karan

Firstly congratulations on the 200th posting.
Now on to the picture - a superb winter scene. Really well exposed and I like the inclusion of the colour, especially the green on the roof of the building. Great stuff!
Thanks for sharing
Mark

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  • moli Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1387 W: 275 N: 1868] (11613)
  • [2009-05-01 9:41]

Hello Niek.
Beautiful winter scenery here on your image.
Interesting point of view and a lot of detalis.
Regards
Janek Kloss

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